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Interior design with a special focus on refurbishment and revitalisation.
24-05-2023 - Design
The Zikawei Library by Wutopia Lab in Shanghai
The story of the Zikawei Library in Shanghai is a tale of intelligent reuse, as the building was originally designed as a bookstore by David Chipperfield Architects. Immediately after the completion of the façade and the structure, it remained empty. However, at the city's will and thanks to the intervention of the Wutopia Lab studio, it has recently become the iconic public library of the Zikawei district.
26-04-2023 - Design
Art to narrate transformation, Carlo Stanga for LAND
Beyond words: leaving room for imagination, even when tackling extremely current and urgent topics, such as the ecological transition. This is precisely what the colourful drawings created by illustrator and architect Carlo Stanga deal with. While his works usually narrate cities with "WanderWorld", instead, he explored the new "urban landscapes".
15-03-2023 - Design
Circular design for a reversible shop in Milan
Flexible circular design for retail, a scene that is continually changing in response to new trends and demands, is the key to the new store opened by multibrand retailer ON-OFF in Milan, designed by bloomscape Architecture with Francesca Perani Enterprise.
RECENT PROJECTS
10-02-2021 - Design
Inflexion Builds’ Wellington Gym
The new American architecture and design studio Inflexion Builds has converted a garage in Los Angeles into a miniature gym on the basis of the concept of the ADU: Accessory Dwelling Unit. The gym meets the needs of a young couple of home-fitness influencers arising out of lifestyle changes due to the pandemic.
25-01-2021 - Design
Studio Perspektiv designs the FEG offices in Prague
Czech architecture and design firm, Studio Perspektiv have designed the interiors of the FEG offices on four of the seven floors of the new Churchill II office building close to the Central Railway Station and the University of Economics in Prague. An impressive project in terms of simplicity, sustainability and efficient use of space.
12-01-2021 - Design
Helsinki City Museum, making people fall in love with Helsinki
The Helsinki City Museum is on a mission to get people to fall in love with Helsinki. The campus consists of five historical buildings in the oldest part of Finland’s capital, very close to Senate Square. It’s not easy to tell the story of a city and its people, but they’ve made a success of it in Helsinki!
22-12-2020 - Design
24Kilates The Clockwork, iconic interior design in Bangkok
Telling the story of a brand is one of the big challenges of interior design, especially when it comes to conveying the brand’s identity. Carmelo Zappulla from External Reference and Chu Uroz together created an arresting example of this in Bangkok: the 24Kilates The Clockwork.
14-12-2020 - Design
Buttercup, a coffee shop in Girona
Attractive interior design in an old building in downtown Girona. Buttercup is a spin-off of the Michelin-star restaurant “Les Magnòlies” and welcomes guests into interiors designed by Jordi Ginabreda + Anna Sabrià. The project is a winner in the interiors category of the 2020 COAC Girona Architecture Awards.
02-12-2020 - Design
RAPPU by OWIU, a new venue in the historical fabric of Singapore
RAPPU, in Singapore’s lively Tanjong Pagar district, is the latest project by OWIU Studio. The venue is a new omakase sushi bar concept by The Feather Blade group. A project that rehabilitates the historic building and offers striking design worthy of the largest restaurant of its kind in Singapore.
